FMCSA's New Crash Preventability Determination Program
Contributed by Dave Osiecki, Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC Since the inception of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program at the Federal ...
07/17/20
Preventing Crashes with Stationary Objects
Hitting stationary objects are preventable crashes. The key to preventing such accidents is to recognize the hazards that can lead to a collision with a ...
04/08/20
Preventing Accidents When Backing Up
One out of four vehicle accidents can be attributed to poor backing techniques, according to the National Safety Council. The Council also found that backing ...
03/02/20
Avoiding the Right Turn Squeeze
A right-turn squeeze crash can occur when a truck driver swings out into the left lane to make more room for a sharp, right-hand turn. In doing so, the truck ...
10/16/19
Fatigue, Slick Roads, Sun Glare Among Fall Road Hazards
The start of school is here, and so are the seasonal hazards that increase the risk of truck crashes. Dispatchers, driver managers, and safety personnel should be ...
10/02/19
Fleet Management: Understanding Telematics
Actively monitored telematics programs and a distracted driving policy are key components of a successful fleet management program. They minimize the risks ...
09/12/19
What Can You Do to Prevent Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is any activity (including fatigue and illness) that diverts your attention away from driving. Drivers must devote their full attention to ...
06/26/19
Preventing Rear-end Crashes Today
Rear-end crashes typically result in severe losses and can be catastrophic for everyone involved. Preventing rear-end crashes requires drivers to recognize the ...
05/15/19
Managing Space Around Your Truck
Managing the space around the truck is challenging. From driving in congested traffic to navigating a crowded parking lot, truck drivers must constantly track the ...
04/16/19
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
It's extremely important to always have safety in mind when you're behind the wheel. The month of April has been deemed Distracted Driving Awareness Month by the ...
04/12/19